Eurozone inflation softened in January, flash estimate from Eurostat showed on Wednesday. The harmonized index of consumer prices rose 1.7 percent on a yearly basis in January, following December's 2.0 percent increase. The rate came in line with expectations. Excluding volatile energy, food,...
Austria's consumer price inflation moderated in January to the lowest level in just over a year amid cheaper energy costs. The consumer price index climbed 2.0 percent year-over-year in January, slower than the 3.8 percent increase in November. A similar inflation rate was last seen in December 2024. On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased 0.7 percent.
Russia's service sector activity expanded at the quickest pace in a year in January as output and new order growth gained momentum. The services purchasing managers' index, or PMI, climbed to 53.1 in January from 52.3 in November. A score above 50 suggests expansion in the sector. Higher output was driven by improved customer demand and sustained growth in new orders.
Flash inflation and final composite Purchasing Managers' survey results from the euro area are the top economic news due on Wednesday. At 3.15 am ET, Spain's services and composite PMI survey results are due. Economists expect services PMI to fall to 56.6 in January from 57.1 in the previous month. At 3.45 am ET, S&P Global publishes Italy's services and composite PMI data.
France's inflation eased more than expected in January, preliminary data from the statistical office INSEE revealed on Tuesday. The consumer price index logged a 0.3 percent annual rise in January, slower than the 0.8 percent increase seen in December. Inflation was expected to slow moderately to...
Romania's producer price inflation accelerated in December after easing in the previous month. The producer price index rose 6.0 percent yearly in December, faster than the 4.7 percent increase in November. Prices have been rising since July. Prices in the domestic market grew 6.5 percent annually in December, and those in the foreign market climbed by 4.7 percent.
Eurozone banks tightened credit standards for firms in the fourth quarter, citing higher perceived risks amid lower risk tolerance, while demand for loans from firms increased slightly, the survey from the European Central Bank showed on Tuesday. Banks reported an unexpected tightening of credit...
Turkey's consumer price inflation eased further in January to the lowest level in more than four years. Consumer price inflation slowed slightly to 30.65 percent in January from 30.89 percent in December. Inflation based on housing and utilities moderated to 45.36 percent from 49.45 percent. Producer price inflation rose to a 13-month high of 27.67 percent from 26.72 percent in December.
Spain unemployment increased sharply in January, official data revealed on Tuesday. The number of registered unemployed increased 30,392 to 2.44 million in January, the labor ministry reported. Economists had forecast a monthly rise of 13,400. Compared to last year, unemployment decreased 160,381...
Ireland's factory activity expanded at a steady pace at the start of the year amid sustained gains in output, new orders, and employment. The seasonally adjusted AIB Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 52.2 in January, unchanged since December. Output and new orders rose at weaker rates in January, linked to lackluster export demand and hesitancy among clients.
Flash inflation from France and unemployment from Spain are the top economic news due on Tuesday. At 2.00 am ET, the Turkish Statistical Institute is scheduled to issue consumer and producer price data. Consumer price inflation is expected to ease to 30.0 percent in January from 30.89 percent in December.
Portugal's industrial production increased for the second straight month in December. Industrial production advanced 2.3 percent year-on-year in December, faster than the 0.3 percent rebound in November. Production in the intermediate goods sector advanced 0.9 percent from last year, and that in the energy segment showed a strong rebound of 2.3 percent.
Poland's factory activity logged a softer contraction at the start of the year amid an improving outlook. The manufacturing purchasing managers' index, or PMI, rose to 48.8 in January from 48.5 in December. However, any PMI reading below 50 suggests contraction in the sector. Among components, both output and new orders showed slower declines and higher levels in input stocks.
Czech factory activity logged a marginal decline at the start of the year amid renewed fall in new orders. The purchasing managers' index, or PMI, for the manufacturing sector dropped to 49.8 in January from 50.4 in December. The fresh fall in new orders was due to weak demand conditions, with subsequent cost-cutting initiatives triggering falls in input buying and employment.
Sweden's factory activity expanded at the quickest pace in nearly four years in January. The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing sector rose to 56.0 in January from 55.4 in December. Among components, positive contributions came from new orders and employment, while inventory purchases, production, and delivery times dragged down the PMI.
January 30, 2026 15:51 ET The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.